Success in attaining a high position of power and prestige ________.

A) tends to decrease executives' self-confidence about their style of management
B) may progress to a feeling of superiority in top executives
C) makes executives more likely to heed criticism from those who are less successful
D) causes people to be more likely to criticize the executive

High Position

A status within an organization that carries a significant level of authority, responsibility, and influence over decision-making processes.

Power

The capacity or ability to direct or influence the behavior of others or the course of events.

Prestige

The level of respect, admiration, or esteem that a person, organization, or entity is regarded with, often based on perceived success, achievement, or quality.